Great Lakes - Did you ride today?

43 miles today after doing yard/deck/septic system maintenance duties.

Shawn Adams plotted a cross course out for his practices. Depending on conditions and how hard I'm riding a lap takes 8:20 to 9:15. It has a mix of pavement, grass, technical section, bare ground/mud, hills and a tall staircase. We could meet sometime and I'll show you the course.

Sounds good, thanks Bill.
I'll check the messages and see if you're heading down there, I could use the practice.

Thanks< Momof4! I know we are on the same page when it comes to our kids.

BTW did you go out to Bike Authority and meet that girls riding group they are building, The Grunt Girls (What a name!)? Tina liked them and is going to join them and see what it's like.

jwh, Bill, Shawn has ended the practice. It happened because of daylight savings time.

40.... achy & fast.

yep i did, i rode to my high school & back, one of the few people that did today for school. it was a beautiful day in southeast michigan...
but YESTERDAY i went for a 54 miler from Clarkston all the way up through Hadley, and up to I-69, one of the most epic rides i've ever had...i'm not gonna lie, northern oakland county is a great place for cycling. (does anybody even live in this area? flying rhinos anybody?) If so, how do i compare, i'm 17 and i've rode over 2500 miles this year alone...

Well Jinjo, let see I'm 54 and so far I have in 9400 miles this year (just showing off) and some pretty neat ones at that! The wife also rides and she is at 7000 miles and is, DARE I SAY, 50 yrs old!

I guess I should add that we live in NE Ohio about 25 miles west of clevburg, some nice country roads around here too.

BTW, I'm impressed that a 17 yr old enjoys riding as much as you do, 2500 miles is pretty darn good.

geez were is everbody?? 11/11 Veterans day, thanks vets!! 52 miles today, sunny, but cold, stiff NE wind (the worst possible direction for here) so a 20 mile, very cold and very strong headwind to finish. ouch!

geez were is everbody??

I was on my trainer this morning prework for an hour....:(

To all those brave men and women whom signed on the dotted line and went off to defend our country; Thank you!

I have ridden 80+ miles this week and took yesterday off as I rode 62 miles Sunday and just did not have it Monday, as I only rode 20 miles. But I will pick it back up tonight.

To the brother whom is 17, and has logged over 2k. Keep at it. Cycling may be listed as a sport, but realistically it is one of the greatest stay in shape physically and mentally exercises anyone can enjoy. There have been many days when things got me to the point I wanted to give up, but after a few miles on my cycle, I was able to get back into the flow. When my son, speakng of vets, got his leg blown off and his arm messed up in Iraq, the bike was my Budweiser, Henessy, weed, screaming, hollering and all the other vices one uses to cope.

But since you have not seen me, or some of the other cloud of witnesses, meet Garysol.
Seeing, and riding with him is believing!

1.25 hrs of cross riding. Clear and cool weather. Never broke a sweat on the Z4 intervals.

hey bill, i'll probably be joining you tomorrow night.

hey bill, i'll probably be joining you tomorrow night.

:thumb::thumb:, looks like 6 or 7 riders.

Thanks< Momof4! I know we are on the same page when it comes to our kids.

BTW did you go out to Bike Authority and meet that girls riding group they are building, The Grunt Girls (What a name!)? Tina liked them and is going to join them and see what it's like.

thanks for the info, Dan, I will look into it. Don't especially like the name, though lol, wouldn't Giro Girls be better?

I haven't been able to get on the bike this week but I have done some running and I'm planning on riding tomorrow on my day off.

To all those brave men and women whom signed on the dotted line and went off to defend our country; Thank you!



agree 100 million percent w/this, Stumps. Freedom isn't free, and it's not always someone elses son or daughter who pays the price for the freedom we enjoy and all too often take for granted, myself included.. God bless you and your awesome son.

My son just enlisted, officially, this past Monday. Marine Corps. I have not had a prouder moment in my life, even though I'm really scared.





But since you have not seen me, or some of the other cloud of witnesses, meet Garysol.
Seeing, and riding with him is believing!

also true, he's the real deal :thumb:

Stumps, your avatar makes me want to get on my bike and ride, ride ride just to avoid ending up looking like that, lol!!

Chiiiiiiiiiillly morning ride...... didn't wear the booties..... WHY!?!?!?! My toes..... long, finger-like popsicles.

40 miles this morning South East to Berea then North through the park past the Airport, up Mastick through Fairview then West back to Avon. Bright sunny skies and 40 degrees made for a beautiful morning



also true, he's the real deal :thumb:


Thanks Mom and Stumps but there are lots of better and more inspirational stories of life changing weight loss than I here on Bikeforums. Thanks for the props all the same. MOM....Congrats on the enlistment....:thumb:

11/11 - 27.4 miles
Rode to Romeoville. Plotted a couple Com Ed trails in town there.

11/12 - 30.4 miles (likely last 25+ miler 'til spring)
Rode to McKinley Woods in Channahon. Preserve was closed for a month or so. South part of the preserve got a makeover (parking lot reconfigured, new latrines built, canoe launch built and better access to the campgrounds) and the preserve road got repaved. A new shelter is currently getting built on the north end.

May end up getting 100+ miles this week. Already surpassed October's mileage (which was horrible due to cool, rainy month).

yesterday was a gift, not many days like that in Nov in NE OHio. We rode 45 miles, by SPencer Lake then Wellington, just a beautiful day, enjoyed it immensely.

Today I'm back at the salt mines, will run later.

Colleen

11/14 Bike rorums wouldn't connect yesterday, what was up?

Well 11/13 20 miles just before sunset.

11/14 57 miles with the club this AM, wish I could ride more it's going to be a great day but other things becken, BOO!!

45 miles to Broadview Heights to watch my daughters gymnastics. Thar hills out here!!!!!!!
158 for the week. Ill take that for mid November.

55 miles..... beautiful.

55 miles..... beautiful.

Ditto!

55 miles in 3 hours, 3 minutes. Rode from Chicago to Lake Bluff & back. 60+ F temps!

Michael

11/13 - took day off...worked later in day
11/14 - 11 mile ride after work (before 5 p.m.). Overcast but nice. Clouds broke up by end of ride. Temp near 60.

Fell just about 1.5 miles short of 100 this week. Likely won't come close to it til late march.

12 miles today, should of done more but it was just nice to be riding Nov 14th in Milwaukee, WI.

Ditto!

55 miles in 3 hours, 3 minutes. Rode from Chicago to Lake Bluff & back. 60+ F temps!

Michael

sweet!

I finished my ride with some Austrian food.... SCHNITZEL FOR THE WIN!!! Food coma followed.

The weather's looking wonderful so I think I'm riding this today -- http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/event.php?editEvent=897 -- but I'm pretty tired and achy, so not sure of the mileage.

The weather's looking wonderful so I think I'm riding this today -- http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/event.php?editEvent=897 -- but I'm pretty tired and achy, so not sure of the mileage.

50+ overcast, yet gorgeous hilly ass miles! Very tired/happy boy.

11/14, 25 miles
Great day. Had other stuff to do, so only 25.

11/15, 20 miles
Chilly gray day. I think November is here.


Happy birthday KDGrills!
Thanks Mom!

Cheers.

11/12 - got out and raked leaves off of some trail, then rode for about 8 miles
11/13 - 11 miles on singletrack
11/14 - rode from home to the local singletrack, 11 miles
11/15 - rode from home to the local singletrack, 12 miles

You've gotta love the warm weather we're still getting even though it's November.

10 miles today... Not bad considering it is Nov 15th and 45 degrees here in Milwaukee, WI

Well Gary,

Modesty and all does not detract from my first ride and meeting with you. Though I was scared of first impressions and riding with folks whom ride 10k plus miles....You, Moms, Dan, Leinad, and a few other members of that cloud made it, for me, one of the most memorable rides ever. I still remember your bikeside manners when we dropped off to make sure others kept up. And I remember all the other just leadership qualities you that shone with you. Sure, there may be others whom have lost more weight, and sure there may be others who have a more livid testimony about how biking changed their lives, but few not only live it, ride it, and work it (Spin) better grace and style than you.

If I had never rode a bike and my first outing ever was with you all...it would be enough to make me want to come back.

And trust me, when I finally get some ladies from our church and other places we campaign cycling for, I will most definitely introduce them to Moms.

But you all are what a cloud is suppose to be: above all others! Blessed to know you all!

And Moms we are keeping your son up in salats too. As proud as you are of him I know it is a likewise deal.

You're the coolest sis:D

rode 30+ friday night
rode 40+ saturday
rode 30+ yesterday

ride the hospital bed today sometime

Like my avatar huh, Moms? I was going to put on there "Do you think these shorts make me look fat?"

about 150 miles between Sat, Sun, & Tues... I had to take today off. Oof.

about 150 miles between Sat, Sun, & Tues... I had to take today off. Oof.

You still da man! Nice going.

I've got a cold and haven't done anything since the cross race on Sat.

You still da man! Nice going.

I've got a cold and haven't done anything since the cross race on Sat.

thanks man! did 25 today on the MUP at a easier pace...... Good week for miles, but I'm going to sit out until Saturday I think. Some quality time with the rolling pin.... lol

Rode 37 miles during a 2 hour lunch hour. I traveled up and down the Chicago lakefront from the north end to Hyde Park. Temps were 52F under sunny skies with a nice 10 mph breeze from the SW.

Several faster riders to share the pull with. One guy on a Nishiki Cyclocross bike with knobbies was holding 19 to 22 mph. Another on a 14 speed Schwinn also kept a faster pace. Two idiots were passing people in a sandwich formation. They would then slow and re-pass the same riders.

Overall, a nice ride without the usual Lakefront crowds.

Michael

11/20 37 miles and 11/21 45 miles, looks like another desent day tomorrow so maybe 40 or 50 more!

did a sweet 57 or something (a 50 mile ride where we got lost then had a road block) from New Albany to Granville. Here's our group of 4 (I'm not pictured) after I just pulled through a couple annoying hills and finally found a nice flat stretch, Tuck, Andrew, Mike, & me...

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9904/granville200091121.jpg

11/22 62miles on what turned out to be an absolutly beautiful November day today! 144 miles on a November weekend, not bad!!

11/22 62miles on what turned out to be an absolutly beautiful November day today! 144 miles on a November weekend, not bad!!

I know!!! Gorgeous weekend.... Did another 40 just now! *happy*

I did 22 miles on Saturday and 10+ today... Not bad for late November in Milwaukee! Though apparently I have a long way to go to keep up with the other posters here!! Hopefully by next year.

O was out of town Thursday through Saturday but did mange to get in 40 miles while in Baltimore with a couple of locals. We rode through the horse farm areas of Green Spring Valley. Today I comuted to work for 13 miles but Monday and
Tuesday are looking nice to make up some ground

70 miles today... 3:33.33 of ride time.

I need to put a chain on my bike.

70 miles today... 3:33.33 of ride time.

I need to put a chain on my bike.
you did 70 without a chain? you are hardcore man! ;)

It's gonna take a lake of hydrochloric acid to soften me.

lol!

11/21, 25 miles
11/22, 32 miles

Beautiful weekend, but I didn't feel very well.
30 more miles for a 3000 mile year.


I need to put a chain on my bike.

Just did mine last Friday. Cables & bar tape next. Cable recommendations anyone?

Cheers.

Kelly

I find nothing works better than a Shimano chain on a Shimano drive train or a campy chain on Campy



Cable recommendations anyone?

Cheers.

Kelly

WONDERFUL 20 in!!! this may be the last "nice" day for a while (high of mid 50's, overcast) before cold & rain & some snow comes starting tomorrow.... may have to take the long way home.

Ah... and rocked my new Tour De Cure jersey. Funny, there's nothing like putting on a brand spanking new jersey, eh?